Are You A Charlotte?
Episode: What are we doing in LA? with Jennifer Elise Cox
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts
Date: February 9, 2026
Overview
In this lively episode, Kristin Davis reunites with actress Jennifer Elise Cox to reminisce about Season 3, Episode 14 ("Sex and Another City") of Sex and the City. The conversation is equal parts Hollywood nostalgia and behind-the-scenes tea, diving into the show's iconic LA episodes—particularly filming at the Standard Hotel and the Playboy Mansion. The pair explore the cultural impact of SATC, share personal career moments, and offer candid, sometimes hilarious, stories about fame, set life, and the enduring power of female friendship on and off-screen.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Warm Hollywood Reunions & Shared History [03:26–05:10]
- Kristin and Jennifer recall running into each other all over LA in the early 2000s, sharing lighthearted stories about ice cream outings and celebrity sightings.
- Discussion of the supportive nature of the acting community and how kindness from colleagues can be a welcome surprise in an otherwise competitive industry.
Quote:
"When you first start, you don't really know that people are gonna be nice and welcoming. And then they really are... you're so relieved."
— Jennifer Elise Cox [05:10]
2. Crossing TV Worlds: Guest Spots, Christine Taylor, and Behind the Scenes [05:51–08:51]
- Jennifer and Kristin talk about common friends and SATC guest stars, including Ella Schiller and Christine Taylor.
- Jennifer ponders the emotional attachment to the show and the sadness at its end. Kristin shares familial reactions to the show.
- Kristin reflects:
"It's still hard to process. I'm still processing... I would just work with them forever, you know, like, it's your family" [06:46] - Kristin and Jennifer trace their connection to Michael Patrick King and his theater company, recapping past collaborations and shared showbiz lineage.
3. Comparing the Sets: SATC vs. Sitcoms & Set Antics [08:28–09:13]
- Differences between sets of SATC, 2 Broke Girls, and The Comeback.
- Jennifer reminisces about the fun and camaraderie on the SATC set—including singing Spice Girls songs in the trailer.
- Sarah Jessica Parker as a musical ring-leader:
"I never learned the Spice Girls until I started working with Sarah... you had to join. You had to sing."
— Jennifer Elise Cox [08:56]
4. Revisiting the LA SATC Era: Vince Vaughn, Nostalgia, and Wild Nights [09:09–15:37]
- Both wax nostalgic over Vince Vaughn’s guest appearance, noting his charm and '90s-2000s allure.
- Jennifer recalls a personal trip with Vince and shares the collective cast admiration:
"Good lord, he was hot in this show." [09:31] - They discuss the vibe of the LA episodes—when Carrie is "free," post-breakup with Aidan:
"There's a part of her [Sarah Jessica Parker], which is like, just so giddy. You know what I mean?"
— Kristin Davis [11:04]
5. LA Landmarks & the End of an Era [13:39–14:49]
- Discussion of shooting at the Standard Hotel (now closed):
"Oh, the Standard was sad when it closed... that really was the end of an era, and it was so much fun."
— Kristin Davis [14:01] - Set anecdotes about LA nightlife, gallery looks, and the infamous Fendi baguettes.
6. The Influence of SATC: Sexuality, Empowerment & Real-Life Impact [15:06–18:09]
- Kristin shares how the show helped her embrace her own sexuality after a major life transition.
- Both reflect on how the boldness of SATC seeped into their personal lives and cultural norms:
"You guys were powerful and, like, in your sexuality and having fun... walking around with Fendi baguettes with condoms in them."
— Kristin Davis [14:24]
7. Audition Stories: Almost-Sarah Michelle Gellar & Playing the “Bitchy Door Girl” [15:37–16:54]
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Jennifer describes auditioning in LA, originally expecting a different part: "I thought I was gonna get it...and then they were like, no, we're gonna get Sarah Michelle Geller... But then they're like, well, you could play this part. And I was like, well, great. Yeah, okay."
— Kristin Davis [15:47] -
Both laugh over how playing aloof or mean on TV is often not their real-life persona.
8. Set Life: Food, Hair, and Hours on Set [16:54–18:09]
- Food is a recurring obsession—ordering from Jerry’s, comparing notes on long working hours, and the importance of hair and makeup.
- Kristin jokes about fans asking why she can’t always have SATC hair:
"Because they have the best hair and makeup. You guys had the best hair and makeup."
— Kristin Davis [16:59]
9. Hyundai “Hot Take” & the Vince Vaughn Effect [18:11–18:59]
- Jennifer’s hot take: Vince Vaughn “took her back in the best possible way to the 2000s.”
- The hosts humorously draw comparison between bold TV moments and the “epic” features of the Hyundai Palisade (sponsored segment).
10. Styling & Cultural Trends: “Carrie” Nameplate, Waxing, and Fashion [30:19–33:21]
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Kristin recalls the drama of wearing a “Carrie” necklace on set—special to her but forbidden for anyone except SJP’s character.
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Dissection of the episode's Brazilian waxing plotline and the culture-shaping influence SATC had:
"After I saw...I wanted to get a Brazilian. Cause it was very cool at the time...of course, like, I’m Irish skin. It was like rash central."
— Kristin Davis [31:24] -
They laugh about “Tend Skin,” waxing disasters, and young LA spa workers unware of SATC’s legacy.
11. Culture & Therapy: Why SATC Still Resonates [33:05–34:22]
- Both articulate SATC’s lasting value as a source of connection and “therapy” for women:
"For years after Sex in the City, I had a bunch of girlfriends who were like, well, I can't afford therapy, but I'm watching Sex in the City... It makes people feel good, especially women."
— Kristin Davis [33:29]
12. The Playboy Mansion: Surreal Scenes & Reflections [37:35–49:08]
- Jennifer remembers getting (and declining) a Playboy offer and navigating the weirdness of filming at the real-life mansion.
- Kristin and Jennifer agree: the Mansion was both an LA institution and "ew."
- Discuss Hef's frailty and polite vibes versus the general “darkness” and surreal nature of the setting:
"When all the women are like naked and she's just like, we need to go home."
— Kristin Davis [44:19] - Query whether the script was tiptoeing around criticism of the Mansion due to “oversight.”
13. LA Men, Plastic Surgery, and Eating Disorders [54:03–56:23]
- Laughter over storylines about LA men, cosmetic surgery, and awkward dating rituals (like Miranda’s “Letterman Lou” who has an eating disorder).
- Jennifer shares a real-life experience dating an actor obsessed with “eating clean”:
"He would say, can I smell it?... He'd hold it up to his face... and then he'd be like, ah."
[55:38]
14. Carrie Fisher’s Cameo & Stories of Star Power [51:23–53:35]
- Both reminisce about working with Carrie Fisher—her presence, her “realness,” and her friendship with SATC’s extended creative family.
- Discussion of how the show attracted major guest stars, a sign of its cultural cachet.
Quote:
"You were at a point where everybody wanted to be on the show."
— Kristin Davis [52:22]
Notable Quotes & Moments (Timestamps)
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On Kindness in Hollywood:
"It's so nice to see nice people." — Jennifer Elise Cox [05:01] -
On Guest Star Ella Schiller:
"She plays the girl that Miranda's son Brady gets pregnant... That's her. That makes sense. She's great." — Kristin Davis [06:17] -
On Singing in the Trailer:
"We were all singing in the trailer. Do you remember singing Spice Girls?" — Kristin Davis [08:51] -
On 'Carrie' Nameplate Drama:
"The big thing I remember is I came there with my Carrie chain that said Jennifer on it and they were like, oh, no, nobody wears the chain but Carrie." — Kristin Davis [30:19] -
On Set Camaraderie:
"It was just... It felt like a party, that episode. Yeah. Amazing party." — Kristin Davis [50:35] -
On SATC as Therapy:
"For years after Sex in the City, I had a bunch of girlfriends who were like, well, I can't afford therapy, but I'm watching Sex in the City, you know?" — Kristin Davis [33:29] -
On the LA Episodes:
"I feel when I watch her [SJP's] performance... we're kind of at our height in a certain way. Like, all the writers are clicking together. The shows are really tight." — Kristin Davis [11:04]
Important Segment Timestamps
- [03:26] – Jennifer Elise Cox introduction and early Hollywood stories
- [05:10] – Support and kindness in show business
- [08:51] – Guest star memories and singing on set with SJP
- [09:31] – Vince Vaughn discussion and LA episode nostalgia
- [13:39] – Reminiscing the Standard Hotel
- [15:37] – Jennifer’s audition story
- [16:54] – Set food rituals and hair/makeup tales
- [18:11] – Hyundai “hot take” and Vince Vaughn praise
- [30:19] – Nameplate necklace and costume talk
- [31:24] – Waxing anecdotes and tend skin
- [33:05] – SATC as pop culture “therapy”
- [37:35] – Playboy Mansion, Hef stories
- [44:19] – Cultural commentary on LA and sexuality
- [51:23] – Reminiscing about Carrie Fisher
- [54:03] – Satirical take on LA dating and men
- [57:22] – Gwyneth Paltrow and mainstream waxing discourse
Final Notes
This episode offers a delightfully candid, funny, and revealing look behind the curtain of a legendary SATC moment, filtered through the unique lens of two women who were there for all the madness. The hosts blend reverence for what the series accomplished culturally with humility and humor about what it was like living, loving, and working in LA at the height of SATC’s fame.